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A state's GSDP growth rate being higher than its national GDP growth rate implies that:

AThe state has the largest economy (GSDP) among all states.

BThe national GDP is necessarily declining due to the state's rapid growth.

CThe state has achieved complete eradication of poverty and inequality.

DThe state is contributing disproportionately to national economic growth.

Answer:

D. The state is contributing disproportionately to national economic growth.

Read Explanation:

  • When a state's GSDP grows faster than the national GDP, it means the state's economic output is expanding more rapidly than the country as a whole, driving national growth.


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